Weight Gain after 4 years out from surgery

[QueenBee1018 1]

I am desperate so here it goes........I am approx 4 years out from my sleeve surgery. I thought I was doing good and my biggest issues was how to gain weight. My original weight PreOp was 240 lbs - 4 months ago I had maintained 135 to 145 lbs for 3 1/2 years. Friday i will be 44 years old. Although I thought I was dealing with anxiety for all of 2012 this year I was finally diagnosed with an over active thyroid. In 4 months I have gained 50lbs and now weigh 191 as of doctors visit yesterday. I am devastated am desperate to get the weight off but I have no idea what to do. I was wearing a size 2-4 and now I need all new clothes including my undies.......I am embarrassed and have been spending a large amount of time inside. Everyone keeps saying the extra weight looks good but I know better. My health is at risk and I feel like I have somehow failed. Anybody have a similar experience or care to provide some advice?

[Lovechunks 18]

QueenBee-

Have you seen an Endocrinologist? Something is going on there. Could be hormones, as well. Find a doctor who will listen to you.

Good luck!

[lilijo 187]

Definitely see endocrinologist or ask your PvP to run a complete thyroid blood test. I have thyroiditis and it will give the appearance of overactive when it is actually very inactive.

[lilijo 187]

I meant pcp. Darn spellcheck.

[QueenBee1018 1]

Yes - they are the ones that gave me the medicine that I think made me gain the weight. I stopped taking it after I gained 30lbs. I guess it was too late because the weight gain continued. I tried to lower my calories as I use to - 700 calories for me in a day use to be no problem but after that medication I now seem to be hungry all the time. While I still it small quantities and small amounts with each setting, I eat more now that I use to and my pouch - most times has no issue.

I eat about 6/8 ounces maybe depending on what it is - however the body craves items that are easily liquified and I am conscientious of that aspect.

[lsereno 2,525]

Yes - they are the ones that gave me the medicine that I think made me gain the weight. I stopped taking it after I gained 30lbs. I guess it was too late because the weight gain continued. I tried to lower my calories as I use to - 700 calories for me in a day use to be no problem but after that medication I now seem to be hungry all the time. While I still it small quantities and small amounts with each setting' date=' I eat more now that I use to and my pouch - most times has no issue. I eat about 6/8 ounces maybe depending on what it is - however the body craves items that are easily liquified and I am conscientious of that aspect.[/quote']

Have you tried little miss divas boot camp? It has worked to get many back on track. Also, what did you dr. say about the rapid gain? Maybe there is an adjustment needed instead of just not taking the meds.

For me, I try to clear the house of foods that tempt me, stock up on filling foods, track my food and weigh each morning. Perhaps one of the weight loss challenges here would help? I used them in the losing phase to hold myself accountable.

We are all rooting for you.

Lynda

[lsereno 2,525]

Also hang out I the vets forum here. There are many long term sleevers there who can offer advice and support.

Lynda

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

That sounds like it's ALL about the hormones and thyroxine levels... As the learned ones above have stated - try and get a referral to an Endo. I feel for you. x